Lorette Bag / Smooth Calfskin
An emblematic model of the House, worn by Maria Callas, Jackie Kennedy and the Maharani of Baroda, the Lorette can be worn crossbody or over the shoulder, its chain sliding through four eyelets.
Presented here in smooth, shiny calfskin, it is designed to be worn, to develop a patina, and eventually to be passed from one hand to another, rather than from generation to generation.
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HOW TO WEAR
Product details
Features:
Gourmette chain sliding through four eyelets
Crossbody length: 51 cm
Shoulder length: 27 cm
Poudrier pocket fits a card holder
Large flat pocket fits a smartphone
Germaine Guérin Volutes
Materials, dimensions and weight:
Exterior in full-grain shiny and smooth Italian calfskin
Lining in full-grain Italian suede calfskin
Hardware in brass covered with 24-carat gold
28 cm × 16,5 cm × 8 cm
Weight: 550 grams
Made in France
Maria Callas, Paris, 1966 © Cardenas/Sipa Press
The story
The Lorette bag
Worn by some of the most influential figures of the 1960s, from Maria Callas to the Maharani of Baroda and Claude Pompidou, this model holds a central place in the archives of Germaine Guérin.
Its name, Lorette, is a nod to Paris’s 9th arrondissement where Germaine Guérin grew up, but also to a generation of bold and independent women, known as cocottes or demi-mondaines, who made headlines in Second Empire Paris.
Leather moment
SMOOTH CALFSKIN LEATHER
The quality of leather lies in its grain, which is why we only use full-grain leather.
Our calfskin has a smooth, ungrained surface with a subtle sheen that reveals the natural characteristics of the hide. Full-bodied yet supple, with a soft, silky feel, it is a warm and tactile leather that develops a rich patina and a satin-like lustre over time.
Germaine Guérin Wrapping
Since the 1950s, our boxes have drawn inspiration from the iconic colours of the Paris Métropolitain and its famous entrances designed by Hector Guimard: the muted green of sculpted cast iron and the vanilla yellow known as the “cornichon” (gherkin).
All of our boxes and paper bags are made in France, as are the silk paper and the Germaine Guérin ribbon. The 100% cotton dust bag that protects our handbags is made in Italy.